March Madness

Stratford student fans are excited during the introduction of the Tigers varsity boys basketball team’s starting lineup in Thursday’s WIAA Division 4 sectional semifinal against Auburndale at Wausau West. It was literally March Madness for the Tigers who suffered a 62-49 loss to the Eagles on Thursday following their 59-33 home win against the Eagles in the second-last game of the regular season. Fans pictured, from left to right, front row are Laney Pankratz, Lucy Zaleski and Gracie Schmidt; back row: Madelynn Kroening and Dakota Knetter. See game on pages 10-11. STAFF PHOTO/CASEY KRAUTKRAMER